Valve Stems

[LooksLikeFun]

I'm going to be powder coating a new set of rims. How can I remove the valve stems without damaging them...is it possible?

 

[ABR #12]

Not really just cut the back off of them and put new ones in there not very expensive.

 

[Grasshopper]

yea like maybe a 1.00 to replace them, look at avatar mine are powdered

 

[crankincraig]

Just rip them out and replace them. They are cheap as mentioned. Jc specialty has them for like 70 cents a piece. Can also get them at a mower repair shop since the short ones are used in lawn tractor wheels

 

[LooksLikeFun]

yea like maybe a 1.00 to replace them, look at avatar mine are powdered

Thats the same color I'm doing on my rims and motor...I got the glow in the dark clear over Neon Green.

 

[LooksLikeFun]

Just rip them out and replace them. They are cheap as mentioned. Jc specialty has them for like 70 cents a piece. Can also get them at a mower repair shop since the short ones are used in lawn tractor wheels

I looked and couldnt find them on Jc specialty.

 

[XXX#40]

I looked and couldnt find them on Jc specialty.

your local auto parts store carries them, or tractor supply

 

[Road Dog]

Just make sure to get the short ones, to keep weight down.

 

[W5R]

Just make sure to get the short ones, to keep weight down.

the weight isn't really an issue, but the longer stems make it annoying to get air in the tire when your in a hurry sometimes

 

[Vintagequest]

I look at valve stems like cotter pins. They're good the first time you use them. When you re-use them, you cannot trust them. Replace 'em.

 

[spotteddawg]

every auto parts store has them. lube the base before you pull the new ones through so you dont tear it.

 

[Road Dog]

the weight isn't really an issue, but the longer stems make it annoying to get air in the tire when your in a hurry sometimes

Well, the weight is negligible but if you run heavy valve stems you might end up with more weight opposite the valve stem to balance the wheel. While it is a small amount, I've always figured the less balancing weight it takes, the better. And yes, it helps with clearance so you can access the valve stem for adding and adjusting air. Good point!

 

[Vintagequest]

Ever had an axle interfere with a long valve stem? Use short ones.

 

[crankincraig]

I looked and couldnt find them on Jc specialty.

PN # 10002 @ .68 each

 

[pksherry]

I have them marked down to .25 each since we are closing. Part # PK-90
Sherry
Piedmont Kart Shop
www.piedmontkart.com
828-256-6588

 

[curtracer]

How long is long and how short is short ?